cross-examining

verb

Definition of cross-examiningnext
present participle of cross-examine
as in examining

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  1. examining
  2. bombarding
  3. pumping
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  • The goal is to identify unhelpful thoughts—such as anxious, catastrophic or overgeneralized thinking—label them and then challenge them by examining evidence and considering more rational alternatives.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Other big Chinese players are currently examining similar plans.
    Neil Winton, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of examining
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  • Focus on creating high-quality content that resonates with your audience rather than bombarding them with excessive messages.
    R. Paul Singh, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
  • But bombarding social channels with content and placing products too widely on influencers isn’t advisable, cautioned Kongman.
    Lily Templeton, WWD, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of bombarding
Verb
  • The training lasted 12 weeks and at the end, sophisticated tests were conducted to assess structural changes in the heart muscle, plus functional testing (pumping power).
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Creates a Healthy Heart Exercise strengthens the heart muscle, improving its efficiency in pumping blood throughout the body.
    Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of pumping
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“Cross-examining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-examining. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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